Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Bedworth. Classes run at Brighter Futures Bedworth Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs over 11 months and covers careers in sport and active leisure, health and wellbeing, and developing coaching skills. You'll also get support with work experience, CV writing, and interview preparation. To enrol, you'll need at least a grade 2 in GCSE English and a grade 1 in GCSE Maths. This free BTEC sports coaching and development qualification is a strong foundation for employment or higher education in the sports sector.
Who this course is for
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching is intended for post-16 learners who want to progress directly to employment in an assistant coaching role. The qualification is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education, where students would have the added advantage of using it to obtain part-time employment while studying.
Entry requirements
For the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching programme, all students registered on this programme should have previously achieved a minimum grade 2 in GCSE English, and a minimum grade 1 in GCSE Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore careers in the sport and active leisure industry.
You'll develop practical coaching skills and techniques.
You'll study the relationship between health, wellbeing, and sport.
You'll apply coaching knowledge in real work contexts.
You'll build essential employability skills for the sports sector.
You'll gain experience through work placements in a sports setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre, combining taught lessons with practical activities. Assessment is through Pearson Edexcel assignments and coursework rather than written exams. You'll apply your learning in real work contexts, including a work experience placement. The centre also runs CV writing and interview technique workshops alongside your studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Bedworth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assistant sports coach, supporting coaches in clubs or leisure centres
Community sports development officer, promoting sport participation locally
Sports activator, running sessions for schools or community groups
Leisure centre assistant, supporting programmes and activities
PE teaching assistant, working alongside teachers in schools
Gym instructor, guiding clients through fitness sessions
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, for a broader and deeper study of the sector before higher education.
A degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education, building on the knowledge and UCAS points this qualification can contribute.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training, if you want to move into coaching or instructing roles that involve teaching others.
